Apalachee, a community in Morgan County, takes its name from an Indian tribe that was part of the Creek Confederation, though there is no evidence that the tribe settled in this area. The area around Apalachee was settled before 1820 and is considered one of the oldest communities in Morgan County. Before the town was incorporated by the Georgia Legislature in 1907, the community of Dogsborough existed here and included an early post office and dry goods store, while the nearby communities of Shields and Hulletto were identified along the railroad in proximity to Apalachee. The community was also referred to as Florence, and when the Central Railroad came through, its station was named Florence Depot in honor of a local citizen, but by the time of incorporation the name Apalachee had been chosen. Later references to the post office, schools, churches, and civic organizations identified the area as Apalachee. The railroad stimulated commercial development, and by 1920 the community had three general merchandise stores, a cotton gin, a cotton oil refinery, and a seed house. In the early 20th century, Apalachee also had several documented cultural societies, including a Glee Club, a Players' Club for music, a Literary Club, and the Apalachee Improvement Club, all supporting the town's betterment. Though no longer incorporated, Apalachee remains a significant part of Morgan County history.